Denver will feature an unbelievable amount of events this July, from concerts & shows to festivals and exhibitions. Check out all the things you can enjoy this month in the Mile High. Don’t forget to check out our July 4th event guide, outdoor movies guide and free outdoor music concerts guide as well!
42 THINGS TO DO IN DENVER THIS JULY 2017
Events listed in chronological order
#1 DENVER COMIC CON
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Comic Con
When: July 1st & July 2nd, 2017; Psst… June 30th as well!
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Friday & Saturday 10am – 7pm; Sunday 10am – 6pm
Cost: $38.50 – $44
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Denver Comic Con is Colorado’s gaming and cosplay convention featuring toys, games, art, collectibles, plus a one-of-a-kind family activities area. Meet celebrities and artists from the worlds of film, television, animation, and of course, comic books.
Proceeds benefit the Comic Book Classroom, a Colorado-based nonprofit organization that provides free comic book based curriculum for children in grades 5-8.
#2 DINOS! LIVE AT DENVER ZOO
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Zoo
When: Opening July 1st, 2017
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: Admission Hours
Cost: General Admission
DINOS! Live at Denver Zoo, brought to you by Your Hometown Toyota Stores. DINOS! features 21 dinosaurs around the zoo. Perfect for all ages, this exhibit offers the chance to see these prehistoric creatures brought to life among the Zoo’s animals.
#3 CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL
Photograph Courtesy of ©Cherry Creek North
When: July 1st through July 3rd, 2017
Where: Cherry Creek North, Denver CO 80206
Time: Saturday & Sunday 10am – 10pm; Monday 10am – 6pm
Cost: Free
The Cherry Creek Arts Festival (CCAF) will take place on the streets of Cherry Creek North, with hundreds of artists sharing their unique expressions at the Festival site, patrons benefit from engaging in cultural and arts education experiences. This year’s Arts Festival will feature 255 national and international artists in 13 media categories, offering something for everyone. Eighty-two artists are first-time CCAF exhibitors, and 30 exhibitors are from Colorado, providing an opportunity to highlight the local art community.
#4 I LOVE THE 90’s: THE PARTY CONTINUES FT. BLACKSTREET & NAUGHTY BY NATURE
Blackstreet; Photograph courtesy of ©Goldstar
When: July 1st, 2017
Where: Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Englewood, CO 80111
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $22.50 – $99.50
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I Love The 90’s: The Party Continues, is a special “Throwback” concert featuring: Blackstreet & Naughty By Nature, with Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath, All 4 One, Color Me Badd, Coolio, C&C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams & SNAP!
#5 QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT
Photograph courtesy of ©Queen Online
When: July 6th, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 8pm
Cost: $49.50 – $175
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Queen & Adam Lambert have joined for a special tour, that will make a stop at the Pepsi Center this July.
#6 DENVER’S BIERGARTEN FESTIVAL
Photograph by ©Denver’s Biergarten Festival
When: July 7th through July 9th, 2017
Where: 17832 CO-8, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: Friday 4pm – 10pm; Saturday 11am – 10pm; Sunday 10am – 7pm
Cost: $5 Adults Daily Pass, $3 Children (12–5), Free for Children 5 and Under
Denver’s Biergarten Festival is family-friendly cultural event that offers traditional German food, entertainment, live music, dance groups and of course, beer. The event is open to the public and provides an atmosphere of German summer family time together, reminiscent of the times families spent in the Biergartens throughout Germany. The event will offer several games and activities for the children.
#7 THE BIG WONDERFUL SUMMER WEEKEND
Photograph by ©The Big Wonderful
When: July 7th through July 9th, 2017
Where: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010
Time: 5pm
Cost: $5 – $59
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The Big Wonderful is back for a special Summer Weekend event at Stanley Marketplace. TheBigWonderful is Denver’s most original urban festival that celebrates Colorado’s eclectic culture to the fullest. Founded in Rino Arts District in 2014, this quarterly weekend festival incorporates a Beerfest, Bands, and a huge day & night Bazaar featuring Denvers best eating & drinking & pop up retail.
#8 TEDxMILEHIGH: POINT OF DEPARTURE
Photograph courtesy of ©TEDxMileHigh’s Official Facebook Page
When: July 7th & July 8th, 2017
Where: Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204
Time: Friday 5pm – 11pm; Saturday 11am – 12am
Cost: $70 GA; $90 – $500 VIP
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TEDxMileHigh returns this summer to Denver this its Point of Departure event. Get ready to be engaged and inspired by ideas and experiences with the power to alter the course of your life.
#9 COLORADO BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL
Photograph by ©Colorado Black Arts Festival
When: July 7th through July 9th, 2017
Where: City Park, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: Friday 12pm – 8pm; Saturday 10am – 8pm; Sunday 10am – 8pm
Cost: Free
Celebrate the 31st Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival showcasing the rich and creative talents of local, regional, and national African-Americans in art and culture. The three-day event will feature three performing stages filled with dance, jazz, blues, soul, reggae, gospel, traditional African drum and dance.
#10 THE AVETT BROTHERS
Photograph courtesy of ©The Avett Brothers’ Official Facebook Page
When: July 7th through July 9th, 2017
Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: Friday & Saturday 7:30pm & Sunday 5:30pm
Cost: $49.95 – $59.95
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The Avett Brothers will be performing three nights in-a-row at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre.
#11 HORSESHOE SUMMER MARKET
Photograph courtesy of ©Horseshoe Market
When: July 8th, 2017
Where: 4345 W 46th Ave, Denver, CO 80212
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Denver Horseshoe Craft & Market is back with its Summer Market edition this July. Horseshoe Market is a premier indie craft vintage market featuring all things handmade, vintage, art, and design.
Psst… Horseshoe Craft & Flea Market the TBBA – Tennyson Berkeley Business Association & Local 46 are will also be hosting the Berkeley Beer & Spirits Mini-Fest “After-Party” across the street from 3pm to 7pm!
#12 MILE HIGH WINE FEST
Photograph by ©Mile High Wine Fest
When: July 8th, 2017
Where: The Shops at Northfield Stapleton, 8340 Northfield Blvd, Denver, CO 80238
Time: 3pm – 8pm
Cost: $30
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Enjoy Colorado wine in the Mile High city! The Mile High Wine Fest will feature Colorado produced wines, live music and vendors. Over 20 wineries and vendors, four food vendors and three local music acts will participate.
#13 AN EVENING WITH SANTANA
Photograph courtesy of ©Carlos Santana’s Official Facebook Fan Page
When: July 10th, 2017
Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: 8pm
Cost: $49.95 – $129.95
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Enjoy an evening with Carlos Santana at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
#14 THE BIG EAT
Photograph courtesy of ©EatDenver
When: July 13th, 2017
Where: Sculpture Park, 1736 Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Cost: $65
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EatDenver Presents The Big Eat, Denver’s signature culinary party celebrating the city’s independent restaurants under the canopy of the Performing Arts Complex, featuring over 60 bites accompanied by local craft beers, spirits, and wine, plus live entertainment.
#15 JACK JOHNSON
Photograph courtesy of ©JackJohnsonMusic.com
When: July 13th & July 14th, 2017
Where: Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Englewood, CO 80111
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Starting from $35
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Jack Johnson will be performing two nights in-a-row at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre.
#16 DAVE CHAPPELLE
When: July 13th & July 15th, 2017
Where: July 13th – Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202; July 15th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: 8pm
Cost: $59.50 – $99.50
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Comedian and Actor, Dave Chappelle, will be performing two shows this in July in Denver, at the Bellco Theatre and at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
#17 BASTILLE DAY
When: July 14th, 2017
Where: Alliance Française de Denver, 571 Galapago St, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 4:30pm – 10pm
Cost: Free Admission; Fee-Based Activity Tickets
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Alliance Française de Denver is hosting a special celebration in honor of Bastille Day. The Bastille Day celebration will feature numerous activities, food, wine & beer. The evening will finish with a French traditional “Ball” of Bastille Day with D.J. Titi de Nice.
#18 SLOW FOOD NATIONS
Photo Credit: @Elaine Casap
When: July 14th through July 16th, 2017
Where: Multiple Locations in Downtown Denver, CO
Cost: Free Events & Varied Fee-Based Events
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Slow Food USA welcomes the world to Denver, Colorado for Slow Food Nations, a festival to taste and explore a world of good, clean and fair food for all. The weekend will combine the energy of a street food festival, the rigor of an academic conference, and the inspiration of a cultural exchange.
Enjoy dozens of interactive workshops, delicious tastings, local tours, educational talks, and plenty of meals and parties. Slow Food Nations connects farmers and families, leaders and eaters to share our stories and shape the future of food.
#19 COLORADO IRISH FESTIVAL
When: July 14th through July 16th, 2017
Where: Clement Park, 7306 Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123
Time: Friday 5pm – 10pm; Saturday 10am – 10pm; Sunday 10am – 7pm
Cost: $7 – $11 Adults; $9 Seniors (65+), Active Military (with ID) & Youth (11-18); Free for Children 10 & Under
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The Colorado Irish Festival celebrates all that is Green. This eclectic gathering of tens of thousands is known throughout the west for its outrageous display of kilts and bagpipes; Gaelic sports and Irish step dancing; and the best Irish rock and classic music this side of the Emerald Isle.
#20 DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS’ LAVENDER FESTIVAL
When: July 15th, 2017
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms, 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80128
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Denver Botanic Gardens‘ Lavender Festival, celebrates the Lavender Garden at Chatfield Farms. The garden was planted in 2015 and has more than 800 blooming lavender plants, creating a gorgeous backdrop for this family-friendly event. The festival includes lavender demonstrations, farm tours, music and kids activities.
#21 LOHI MUSIC FESTIVAL
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When: July 15th, 2017
Where: Highland Tap & Burger, 2219 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 11am – 10pm
Cost: $32 – $115
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The LOHI Music Festival is an outdoor urban music and arts street festival in the heart of LoHi in Denver. This year, the festival will feature musicians such as The New Mastersounds, TAUK, The Main Squeeze, Liver Down the River and more. This fun festival also includes a special after-party at Cervantes Master Ballroom.
#22 BRAD PAISLEY
Photograph courtesy of ©Brad Paisley’s Official Facebook Page
When: July 15th, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 7pm
Cost: $29.50 –$74.50
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Brad Paisley will make a stop at the Pepsi Center with his “Weekend Warrior World Tour”, featuring support by Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant & Lindsey Ell.
#23 150 & FABULOUS: MARGARET BROWN’S 150th BIRTHDAY BLOCK PARTY
Photograph courtesy of ©Molly Brown House Museum’s Official Facebook Page
When: July 16th, 2017
Where: Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Cost: $11 Adults; $9 Seniors, Military & College Students; $5 Children
Register Online
Historic Denver is celebrating Margaret Brown’s 150th birthday milestone in the spirit of Margaret’s Carnival of Nations, an event held in 1906 that highlighted the diverse cultures settling the west. Denver’s own leading lady, the unsinkable Margaret “Molly” Brown, will be throwing a block party and inviting all of the amazing cultural organizations in our community to help celebrate her 150th birthday and highlight what makes our city so unique. Join them for a block party carnival of Titanic proportions.
#24 BLONDIE & GARBAGE
Photograph courtesy of ©Akashic Books
When: July 16th, 2017
Where: Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Englewood, CO 80111
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35 – $59.50
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Blondie & Garbage have joined forces for their special “The Rage and Rapture Tour”, and will be making a stop at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater.
#25 SHAWN MENDES & CHARLIE PUTH
Photograph courtesy of ©Shawn Mendes Official
When: July 17th, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $43 – $63
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Shawn Mendes will be making a stop at the Pepsi Center, with his “Illuminate World Tour”, with special guest, Charlie Puth.
#26 GOO GOO DOLLS
Photograph courtesy of ©Goo Goo Dolls’ Official Facebook Page
When: July 18th, 2017
Where: Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Englewood, CO 80111
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $25 – $69.75
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Goo Goo Dolls will be performing their “Long Way Home Summer Tour” at Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre, with support by Philip Phillips.
#27 JOHN MAYER
Photograph courtesy of ©Ticketmaster
When: July 19th, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 7pm
Cost: $55 – $150
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John Mayer, also a member with the band Dead & Company, is returning to the stage with a solo performance at the Pepsi Center, with support by The Night Game.
#28 DITA VON TEESE “THE ART OF TEASE” BURLESQUE REVUE
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When: July 20th, 2017
Where: Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218
Time: 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Cost: $47.50
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International Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, is set to bring Denver audiences an opulent evening of glamour and seduction in her critically acclaimed, “The Art of the Teese” Burlesque Revue. The show will feature four of Von Teese’s most exhilarating performances, including a brand new version of her iconic “Martini Glass” routine which features a beautiful new champagne glass, crystalized from top to bottom with over 250,000 Swarovski crystals. She will also be debuting a brand new costume for the routine featuring her recently added male dancers.
#29 DENVER COUNTY FAIR
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver County Fair
When: July 21st through July 23rd, 2017
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Time: Friday 12pm – 9pm; Saturday 10am – 9pm; Sunday 10am – 8pm
Cost: $10 Adults; $3 Children; Free for Children 2 & Under
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The Denver County Fair is an urban fair, complete with carnival rides, beer festival, animals allowed in Denver, eating contests, a freak show and much more.
#30 GERMAN FEST DENVER
When: July 21st through July 23rd, 2017
Where: Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S Yarrow St, Lakewood, CO 80226
Time: Friday 4pm – 9pm; Saturday 10am – 9pm; Sunday 10am – 6pm
Cost: $7 Adults; $2 Children (3-9); Free for Children 2 & Under
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German Fest Denver provides an experience of German culture and celebrates cultural diversity. The festival will include German food, a Beer Garden, a variety of vendors, a covered dance floor, live music, kids activities and more.
#31 THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT
Photo Credit: ©Dylan Langille. Photograph courtesy of ©The String Cheese Incident’s Official Facebook Page
When: July 21st through July 23rd, 2017
Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: Friday & Saturday 7pm; Sunday 5pm
Cost: $49.95- $55 GA; $55 Reserved; $149.85 – $165 3-Day Pass
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The String Cheese Incident will be preforming three nights in-a-row at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
#32 DAY OF DANCE FITNESS
Photograph courtesy of ©Zumba
When: July 22nd, 2017
Where: The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010
Time: 9am
Cost: $22.76
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Day of Dance Fitness features over 40 of Colorado’s hottest line-up of Dance Fitness Instructors for 2 hours of swag, sweating and booty-shaking. Dance and work-out with genres such as Zumba, SocaFit, Dance Jam, Hot Hula, BollyX, Street Vybe, & Dancehall, and wear your best Zumba outfit for a chance to win prizes.
#33 STEVE MARTIN & MARTIN SHORT
Photograph courtesy of ©AXS.com
When: July 22nd, 2017
Where: Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 8pm
Cost: $65 – $179.50
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Steve Martin & Martin Short are teaming up for a special evening at the Bellco Theatre: “An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Lives”, also featuring the Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko.
#34 TOGETHER: THE WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO’S CELEBRATION
Photograph courtesy of ©Altitude Tickets
When: July 25th, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 5:30pm
Cost: $54.50 – $1,254.50
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Come TogetHER with The Women’s Foundation of Colorado for an evening featuring a conversation with Former First Lady Michelle Obama. Join fellow community members to celebrate our 30 years as the only community foundation in the state focused on women and girls.
This event will raise funds to power our research, public policy advocacy, and grant-making that TogetHER propel Colorado women and girls from promise to prosperity.
#35 UNDERGROUND MUSIC SHOWCASE
Photo Credit: ©Robert King Photography; Photograph courtesy of ©Underground Music Showcase
When: July 27th through July 30th, 2017
Where: Multiple Venues in Denver, CO
Cost: $55 – $75 4-Day Pass
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Underground Music Showcase, Presented by Breckenridge Brewery, is the biggest independent music festival in the Rocky Mountain region and the premier showcase for Denver’s incredible local music scene. The year the festival will feature over 400 local and national performances, across 4 days, in an eclectic mix of venues.
#36 ROARING 20’s WHITE LAWN PARTY SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
Photograph courtesy of ©Wikimedia Commons
When: July 28th, 2017
Where: Grant Humphrey’s Mansion, 770 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203
Time: 6pm
Cost: $50 GA; $95/$125
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Come with your best white outfit to the Great Gatsby themed Roaring 20’s White Lawn Party Supporting Mental Health Awareness. This fun event will donate a portion of its proceeds to Easter Seals Colorado, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers exceptional services by teams of therapists, teachers and other health professionals to adults and children in need.
This event will feature contests for costumes & dance, special giveaways, photo opportunities in vintage cars, lawn games such as badminton, corn hole, life size dominoes, life size Yahtzee, giant chess, and more.
#37 SUMMER BREW FEST
Photograph by ©Denver Brew Fest
When: July 28th & July 29th, 2017
Where: Mile High Station, 2027 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 6 – 7pm VIP; 7pm – 10pm GA
Cost: $35 – $55
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Denver Brew Fest’s Summer Brew Fest edition is an indoor/outdoor event which hosts 100+ brews, food vendors, live music and more! This event benefits Swallow Hill Music Association.
#38 CHEESMAN PARK ART FEST
Photograph courtesy of ©Dash Events
When: July 29th & July 30th, 2017
Where: Cheesman Park, 1599 8th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
Time: Saturday 9am – 6pm; Sunday 9am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Cheesman Park Arts Fest, presented by Dash Events, will feature 130 juried artists and craftsmen from 30 different states showcasing their work. This colorful outdoor festival will also include live music and food trucks.
#39 JACKALOPE ARTS SUMMER FAIR
Photograph courtesy of ©Gil Riego Photography
When: July 29th & July 30th, 2017
Where: McNichols Building, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Jackalope Arts is a unique, curated shopping experience featuring the top trendsetting makers & designers of local goods. Their Summer Market will feature over 150 local artisans, vendors, food & drink, and more.
#40 COLORADO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Photograph by ©Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
When: July 29th & July 30th, 2017
Where: Sloan’s Lake Park, 1700 N Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO 80212
Time: Saturday 10am – 7pm; Sunday 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival (CDBF) is a free family-friendly festival highlighting Colorado’s rich Asian Pacific American heritage at Sloan’s Lake Park in Denver. A window to the Pan Asian world, this diverse festival is the only one of its kind in the United States. It showcases an array of traditional and contemporary performing arts, cultural customs, cuisine and a marketplace of unique and hard-to-find arts, crafts and vendors, in addition to two days of action packed dragon boat racing.
#41 THE DENVER BEACH PARTY SUPPORTING DENVER ACTIVE 20-30 CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION
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When: July 29th, 2017
Where: Sculpture Park, 1736 Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 2pm – 7pm
Cost: $45
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The Denver Beach Party is Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation‘s premier pool party, held at Sculpture Park in the heart of Downtown Denver. All guests will enjoy all inclusive beverage offerings with their entry ticket, all the while basking in a beach atmosphere. Proceeds from this event will benefit Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for business leaders between the ages of 20 and 39. The mission of the Foundation is to raise money for disadvantaged children through annual fund-raising events and projects.
#42 ZAC BROWN BAND
Photograph courtesy of ©Zac Brown Band’s Official Facebook Page
When: July 29th, 2017
Where: Coors Field, 2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 7pm
Cost: Starting from $70 through Re-Sell
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Zac Brown Band will be performing live at Coors Field this July, with support by Darrell Scott.